Archive for Kunek

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be counting down the Top 100 Oklahoma Albums of the 2000s. Every weekday, we will unveil another ten Oklahoma albums that helped shape the way Oklahoma music is heard by the outside world.

We asked three dozen musicians, fans and journalists for their opinions on the top albums of the past decade. With their guidance and our own opinions, we compiled what we hope is a decent and fair list.

Hopefully, there’s a good bit of reflection, discovery and enjoyment when listening to these albums through Lala (when available). Enjoy!

“The melodic harmonies and driving rhythms contribute to it being a consistently effective album. They’re great guys, skilled musicians and one of the most innovative bands ever to represent Oklahoma.” - Barb Hendrickson

We have decided to mix things up a bit. We now have a new name, and have completed the transition from Kunek to Other Lives. We hope you like it as much as we do. We recently finished making our new record, the first to be released under the Other Lives moniker, which was produced and recorded by Joey Waronker. Today we posted two tracks from the sessions, “End Of The Year” and “Paper Cites”. Enjoy the music and add a song to your profile. There will be more tracks coming in the next few weeks.

UPDATE: Kunek has also confirmed the new record will be released on TBD Records. TBD released Underworld’s Oblivion with Bells in 2007 and Radiohead’s In Rainbows in the U.S. earlier this year.

There are thirteen categories to vote for in this year’s edition. You can vote once a day online at tulsaworld.com/spotniks. Voting ends on Friday, October 5 at midnight.

The Spot Music Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 20 at Cain’s Ballroom. Admission is $8. Performing will be Susan Herndon, South 40, P.D.A., Dustin Pittsley Band, 1 G.O.P., Down for Five, Callupsie, Thomas Martinez and Citizen Mundi. The after party will feature a live performance by Spot Music Awards Hall of Fame inductees Rewake.

For those of you that cannot make it, we hope to provide you a glimpse into the world of DFest. Throughout the weekend and into next week, we plan on bringing you recaps on the conference and the festival, Q&As and pictures.